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Man aiming umbrella at people sparks armed police respond in Queenstown
Police confirmed it was an umbrella, not a firearm.
Calls for new Defence Force planes & Biden faces criticism | Focus Morning Bulletin July 1, 2024
In today’s NZ Herald headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealanders demand new Defence Force planes, a cold blast brings chilly weather predictions & President Biden faces scrutiny.
Person killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military camp
Investigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.
Editorial: We will remember them - but is that enough?
OPINION: We must do more than just remember them.
'Absolutely gutted': NZDF to play reduced role in Gallipoli dawn service
The RSA CEO expects Kiwi ingenuity to shine through as they face this obstacle.
One uniform and a guitar: NZDF to play reduced role Gallipoli dawn service
The unprecedented event was caused by the chaos of the Dubai floods last week.
Warriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL match
CEO: 'To be able to commemorate those who have served, fought and fallen is an honour.'
More than 30 Anzac Day services in Hawke's Bay
The day starts with dawn parades and continues with civic and church services.
Voices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
A special civic service will be held in Waiōuru on Anzac Day.
Preparing for war: Behind the lines with the NZ Army
Soldiers assembled for the biggest training exercise since 2017.
New SAS documents: Military lifts lid on elite combat unit
New document details NZSAS role with stories of the missions it carries out.
Ditching the 9 to 5 stranglehold: An expert tells how
The #WorkSchoolHours founder talkin' about a workplace revolution.
Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans
New Zealand sent two naval frigates for Operation Grapple in 1957.
Ukraine’s president replaces top general to shake up deadlocked war
The deadlocked war with Russia is grinding into its third year.
China v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ position
The embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.
Red Sea: US hints large response to militias is imminent
Previous US strikes have not deterred Houthi attacks.
NZSAS veterans offered urgent cash payments to prevent them quitting
The NZDF is tight-lipped over the NZSAS crisis, citing national security sensitivity.
Why NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea
"What are the consequences of inaction?"
NZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.
Peace-keeping major general honoured for 39 years of service
Major General Evan Williams has served in the New Zealand Defence Force for over 39 years.
'Very high risk' - the dangerous move that cost NZSAS soldier his life
New documents show 'high risk' in a US technique that killed an NZSAS trooper.
Nigerian army mistakenly kills at least 85 civilians in 'miscalculated' drone attack
Nigeria's army chief apologised for the strike that he said killed innocent civilians.
Australia alleges navy divers likely injured by China's ‘unsafe’ use of sonar
Several militaries have accused China of dangerous actions in the western Pacific.
Leroy Stover, Birmingham, Alabama’s first black police officer, dies at 90
Stover joined the force in March 1966 at the age of 33.
Disappearing dotterel nests: Defence Force exercise implicated
The NZDF confirmed it used the riverbed for driver training this week.
Gaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assault
Israel’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.
Russian governor reported for saying there’s ‘no need’ for the war in Ukraine
Calls for Natalya Komarova's comments to be investigated.